The Reason Why

[Neko]

A/N:: This is going to be a fairly short story I think. It might last longer but who knows. If it is long enough it can be a story by itself but if not I will add another story at the bottom lol. I think this story will explain just how useful Damon is xD I know he may not be the best fighter or cooker or anything else stereotypical male probably should but it will show why Innocence is so inclined to stick by him so you know it will be cute lol. It does have some drama and not as much humor as normal but it still is a nice story. With that said you might actually be able to drink and eat but I am not sure what makes your funny bone tingle so you might as well be safer then sorry but it really is up to you. Now with all the said, ENJOY AND READ THE DAMN STORY!

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The sun had been up for quite awhile. Jezebelle had been waiting for nighttime for a long while… Or at least it felt that way. She had sent Innocence a letter early this morning and figured she would have gotten it but the sun was keeping her from actually coming… She had finally met someone she felt would help her merge back into the lives of the gypsy and give her little son someone to call father… She wanted to brag, she knew Innocence had told her all her stories and she finally had something to tell her. She knew the girl would listen she just needed her to come. She watched as Marko and his friends moved the drums and other instruments so they would start practicing. She held her son to her stomach and watched. She knew the rumors about Marko and she had seen a side no one had told her about.

She knew about the rumor mills that ran in this town and all towns for that matter. She would test the waters… Seriously what could he do that Dante had not done? Get her pregnant, then get her friends or cousins pregnant and then run off? As far as she could tell Dante had done all that was possible to screw her life up… Marko… He was a flirt but no one actually said he went to roll in the hay so she felt pretty safe at about that. He seemed to enjoy Brishen’s company as well. She had seen him flirting with one of her cousin’s but as far as she cared he was just trying to make her jealous. She had always thought it was a trait woman used to make sure their man still loved them but… To see a man use it on his woman was a little strange but she held that remark.

Jezebelle watched them until the sun had gone down. She then watched them take a break to light torches so they could see. Looking up she saw a large moon and smiled. It was a perfect summer night. She then heard a familiar whinny and stood up. Brishen who had been asleep woke up and looked around. He then noticed his mother’s friend on a large red horse. He looked for Damian and did not see him. Jezebelle bouncing over to her friend and grabbed her leg while she was still on the horse. Innocence gave her friend an amused look. Hopping down she hit Red Hare on the hip which caused him to turn around. He knew what he had to do, roam around for a little while and then return for Innocence. He knew she would call for him if she needed him sooner. With that he trotted off.

Jezebelle with Innocence in hand dragged her to where she was sitting. Innocence kept the amused look on her face. “I saw your letter, what do you want to brag about?” Brishen then started to cry for his grandmother suddenly which caused Jezebelle to pout. “Hold on…” Innocence nodded and watched her enter the hut Jalilah had used for her house for a few months. She waited for her friend but she suddenly felt someone from behind pick her up and spin her around. Being placed on the ground she looked up in surprise. She saw someone who was really tall looking down at her. He then grabbed her hand.

He started to kiss it from her knuckle up to her shoulder and then bowed. “Hello goddess, I am Marko. What a pleasure to have you, an honor really. What have your fellow gods named you?” Innocence just froze up. Marko taking it as being shy just wrapped his arm around her and started to bring her towards the group he had been practicing. “Hey guys look at the pretty little angel I found, Dumnezeu must be missing an angel tonight eh?” Innocence wanted to duck from his arm but found it locked around her shoulder. Looking over to the hut she hoped to see Jezebelle come but she saw no sign of her friend. Marko noticing her looking away took it as being shy again. “And she is a shy, why not give her a nice little song guys?”

The group shrugged and began making a beat. Marko pointed to Jaquel who began to sing. Marko helped him out but focused on dancing with Innocence who wanted no part and was not happy with the lyrics. Marko figured she was just shy about the whole thing so he tried harder. This just made Innocence draw in more. She had no idea who this guy was but as far as she knew, all other gypsy men knew her to be friends with Jezebelle and never was this touchy feely… In fact they almost avoided her. They were nice but shy around her, she was like them but she was not by birthright or marriage a gypsy. Therefore she was off limits. Where the f**k was that shyness now?!

“
The way that booty movin’ I can't take no more
Have to stop what I’m doin’ so I can pull up close
I'm tryna find the words to describe this girl without being disrespectful
Damn girl
Damn you'se a sexy bitch
A sexy bitch
Damn you'se a sexy bitch
Damn girl-
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Just as they went to continue singing Jezebelle finally broke free of her mother’s rant in time to see Innocence being plagued by her boyfriend. Slapping her hand to her forehead she walked over and started to curse him out in Romanian which caused the music to come to a halt. Innocence just hid behind her friend and felt her eyes burning with tears. Now she normally was able to handle this type of attention, she did work at a bar… But the lyrics… They reminded her of something her aunt would say with sarcasm, and the fact he was so tall and all over her reminded her of him… Just as Jezebelle went to turn and apologize Innocence released her shoulders and sprinted away.

Jezebelle went to call out for her but just sighed. She then glared at Marko. “Idiot! That was my friend you just scared off…” Marko just pursed his lips, “I was just complementing her… She is quite pretty. You have nice looking friends…” Jezebelle snarled slightly which caused him to put his hands up in defense. “Alright I apologize… Get her back here and I will say I am sorry…” Jezebelle sighed, “Oh you bet your ass you will… Tomorrow… She needs to sort some things out.” Marko gave her a strange look and she just sighed before going to get her son. “I cannot tell you… You as far as I can tell are not worthy of such information…” Marko gave a look of mock horror but Jezebelle was in no mood and left him pouting outside.

Innocence who had broke into a run simply ignored the fact she ran past Red Hare who looked confused at her run. Trotting beside her he just followed at her pace with a look of worry on his face. Reaching Lee he stopped following her at the stairs. He then started towards the stables which caused the stable hand to be mildly surprised. He was used to the horse coming in alone but… He had thought that this horse was by request support to be gone for most of the night… With a sigh he locked the stall and continued to tend to the other horses. Innocence was so caught up she ran right past Rhys and Damian. Rhys rose a brow and then looked at Damian.

Rhys sighed and pointed down the hall that Innocence had run past. “Uh… go fine your mother.” Damian saluted Rhys before running down the hallways with his arms out like a bird. “YES UNCLE RHYS!” He belted out as he ran. Rhys watched amused before shaking his head. While Innocence running around was no all to strange the Molotov Cocktail of emotions that had just rushed by was not a good sign. Sighing he went up to his brother’s study and knocked on the frame of the opened door. Damon lifted his head and gave his brother a confused look, “Yes?” Rhys rolled his eyes, “Your little woman is having a fit. You should probably calm her down…”

Damon gave him a strange look but stood up. “Where is she?” Rhys sighed, “In your bedroom… Hurry up I am getting a headache…” He had no disrespect for the little troublemaker but when she got like this while he had almost no sleep due to stress he got rather testy and spoke harshly. He really hoped she would be ok for herself but right now he hoped she would calm down so he could get rid of the boulder of pressure sitting on his head. Walking back to where he had been standing with Damian he leaned against the wall. He had no where else to go and walking any closer would cause more pain… He would stay here until the coast was clear…

Meanwhile with Innocence she had run all the way from her fiend’s house, past her son and Rhys, and ended up running right into Damon’s room blindly. She had ended up breaking down when she sat on the bed. She figured no one would notice and she could have her little break down in peace but Damian who wanted to surprise her noticed she was crying and frowned. “Mommy?” Innocence jumping looked and saw her son hiding behind the opened door. Innocence rubbed her eyes and smiled, “Yes?” Damian entered the room and moused over. “Are you ok mommy?” Innocence just smiled. “Yes… Sorry I uh…. Trip and fell…”

She figured it would not work seeing she was running just fine but… Damian pouted and went over to her. He gave her a hug and nuzzled his face in her side. “I hate when I fall, it hurts… Will you be ok mommy?” Innocence just bit back some new tears and nodded while rubbing Damian’s back. She was in the middle of a few really unpleasant and realistic flashbacks. She had no need to cause Damian trauma so she bit it back. Damon who had seen most of the show continued to watch from his leaning position. “Damian… Go find Uncle Rhys…” Damian looking up noticed Damon. He figured he could make mommy smile and saluted his father before making like a bird and ‘flying’ down the hall back to Rhys.

Damon then closed the door. He stood in front of her with a frown, “Now what really is the problem? You seemed to be running just fine when you whizzed past Rhys and Damian…” Innocence pouted, she knew Damon would not believe the idea but she figured she would more time to make a story up… Damon waited a moment and saw her press her face into her knees which she brought up to her chest. She refused to look at him and just tried to hide hoping he would go away. She had no desire to talk about what happened. Damon however just got on his knees and forced her knees down. “What… Happened…” He put a demanding urgency in his voice and held onto her arms.

For a moment Innocence was tempted to tell him but she was not able to form the words and she figured the fear of something in the past was so… Stupid and childish. She was twenty-two not fifteen… Damon waited and she finally looked at him. Her eyes were slightly puffy and very red. He waited for her to explain what happened but she just slid off the bed and lightly tackled him. She buried her face in his shoulder and Damon looked down at her. After another moment he knew he was not going to be getting an answer… Sighing he waited a moment before sitting up and turning so he could rest his back on the bed frame. He let Innocence sit in his lap like a child and just let her cry on his jacket.

He sighed again, he had no idea what to do… He figured something had to have happened. As far as he could tell she was not bleeding, nothing was broken, and she was not sick… So that meant whatever it was must be mental. He had no idea how to deal with that, he hardly knew how to deal with physical but with a tight embrace around Innocence he settled on letting her cry on his shoulder until she fell asleep. Damian being sent by Rhys peeked into the room and saw his mother was sleep. Silently walking into the room he leaned against Damon’s other shoulder and pouted. “Is mommy going to be ok? I do not think she tripped and fell…” Damon just smiled before using a hand to ruffle his hair.

“She will be fine. Where did Uncle Rhys go?” Damian smiled, “Oh after a moment of talking with him he explained the pent up emotion mommy was feeling was making him ill so he went to take a nap in the farthest room. Now that mommy is asleep he should be ok thought.” Damon nodded at the long explanation. He then got a knock from a maid she was holding a letter. “Another letter for the little missus…” Damon took the letter and held onto it thanking before dismissing the maid who went to continue her duties. Damon was tempted to read the letter in hopes to find something but just tucked the letter into Innocence’s dress front.

He then stood up and laid her on the bed, he still had a lot of work to do but… Sighing he saw Damian’s worried frown and he picked up the boy. Placing him beside Innocence. He then took his now damp jacket off and removed his shoes. With another sigh he went to the door and closed it again. Making his way back he ended up laying down next to the two darkling. Damian who was hyper took a moment to fall into a lull but Damon who had not slept all yesterday and the day before fell into a rather quick sleep. He was still worried but had an idea… He just needed to make sure he could make it work…

Later that next night Innocence finally woke up. Her eyes returning to their normal glory and her nose was no longer stuffy from crying. Sitting up she went to get something to drink but noticed something was stick out of her dress front. She looked at Damon who was sleeping like a log and then looked at Damian who was following suit. She then took the letter and read it. It was Jezebelle again, this time she was apologizing and saying that Marko was who she had been ready to brag about. She then told her to come back tonight to get the proper apology from her stupid boyfriend. Sighing she folded the letter up and put it on the table not really awake yet.

She knew it was nighttime but… She did not really want to go near that man again… She felt badly for Jezebelle, while she had not been raped it might have well been… She had all of her respect stripped from her, and she was stuck with a son she loved but got her looks for she was obviously an unmarried single mother. She should feel happy but she felt somewhere in her heart Jezebelle deserved better then some womanizer… She knew Jezebelle was no fool and must have some reason… With a change of heart she left the room. She would be giving Jezebelle a visit and be giving Marko a second chance. To have won her dear friend’s heart he must have something that would change her mind…

Damon noticed her leaving and frowned. He then noticed the opened letter. He waited a moment before reading it. His eyes narrowed. He had no idea what happened but it was obvious this Marko guy was the cause of it… Grabbing Damian in one hand and his shoes in another he ran down to where Rhys was sleeping and dumped the sleeping child with his brother. He then put on his shoes and went to follow Innocence hoping to see exactly what had happened to cause such a scary reaction. The only time he saw her cry that hard was when she had explained what had happened… Which led him to believe the worst but for her to go back made him hope differently.

Plus if she told him once, even if it was Jezebelle’s new guy friend she would most likely tell him again. It had to be something else… Following behind her he knew where the camp was and ran after the speedy Red Hare. He was not as fast as a horse but he figured it was faster then trying his brother’s horse or Innocence’s other crazy mare. Innocence finally reached the camp but this time did not leave Red Hare. Jezebelle hearing the hooves left the hut and bowed before her friend. “I am soooooo sorry Kitten… I know you have been through a lot and my idiot of a man has brought up things you rather forget… I hope you can forgive me and not hate him…”

Innocence looked down at her friend before pouting. “You said he would apologize… I did not come here for you to apologize and grovel… You are my dear friend… I do not care what he did you are my friend…” Jezebelle stopped bowing and gave a look of relief. She then yelled for Marko who appeared. Damon at this point had caught up and was hiding in some shrubs. Marko seeing Innocence bowed, “I am sorry… I am not sure what I did to upset you, but I did and for that I am very very very sorry.” Innocence looked at him before sighing. “Alright… Sorry I think I might have over reacted…”

Stepping down from Red Hare she went to continue but Marko just wrapped his arm around her shoulder again and grinned. “No harm done then. Good. I hope to be good fri-” He had noticed the look Jezebelle was giving and then noticed Innocence was tensed up again. He then felt something hit him in the back. Spinning he was surprised to see someone behind him. Damon glared at Marko and he just grinned, that was until Damon punched his chest, or attempted to anyways. Innocence flinched as she heard Marko take his free hand and wind it back hitting Damon in the temple knocking him on his ass. He had a frown on his face, “Hey, what the hell is wrong with you!” That was when Jezebelle screamed, “MARKO!” Innocence broke free from his arm and went over to Damon.

Marko looked confused, “What? He was punching me!” Jezebelle held her head. “That is because HE is her boyfriend… Idiot!!! I said to apologize not sock her boyfriend in the head! Apologize! Get on your knees!” She started to panic, Innocence just ignored everything until Marko came over. She then stood up and in a flash winded her foot before sending a round house kicked him into his temple. “What the f**k is wrong with you!?!?!” She had a look of pure hate in her eyes but after a moment she went back to the ground. Marko went to get up and go over again but this time Red Hare blocked the way. He did not exactly like Damon but seeing Innocence so upset pissed him off. Marko getting the hint backed off and went into the hut. Jezebelle just sighed.

Innocence knowing Marko was gone took Damon’s hand off his now bruising forehead. He looked upset and slightly depressed. “Ugh… Sorry…” Innocence gave him a confused look as she moved so he could rest his head in her lap while she checked on his head. “What do you mean sorry? He should be sorry…” Damon sighed, “No I mean I am useless… My brother is right.” Innocence looked down at him surprised at the confession before gently flicking his wound. He winced and looked at her confused. She just glared at him. “If I wanted some meat heat to protect me I would have went for one of your guards… If I wanted protection I would have gone after Walter or hell tried to steal Rhys from Sarah. I do not need to be protected like that…”

He gave her a confused look and wanted to argue but she just rolled her eyes and covered his mouth. “Listen… Remember when I told you about what happened? Any man can get rage and go to find the bastard, then go teach him a thing or two… Not every man actually takes the time to make sure the victim is safe to be left alone… If both you and Rhys left I would have probably done something stupid… Not to mention if you went with Rhys I would have never actually jumped your pretty little ass…” She blushed lightly at the last part and Damon just looked at her. Confused but interesting in what was being said.

Innocence figuring she would get silence released her hand from his mouth and started to wrap some bandage Jezebelle had gotten for her a moment again around his head. “In short I would rather have someone to stand besides me, and comfort the wounds I get not in front of me taking the blows for me... Anyways if you were protecting me I would probably just get in the way cause I would want to protect you and then we would be stuck in a cycle of protection which would cause problems.” Jezebelle pursed her lips, “Aww that is so sweet…” Damon who was now resting against Innocence’s chest blushed. He had not exactly thought of it that way…

Jezebelle then bent forward. “Sir Dog… Puppy… I apologize… Kitten I apologize to you too… I know you both probably hate him but please-” Innocence sighed, “Jezebelle, you are an honest woman, a dear friend, if you see something in him worth keeping I can forgive him. Damon… I am not sure about.” Damon who had gotten over his blush sighed, “Yeah whatever…” Jezebelle hugged the both of them at once before rushing into the hut. She then dragged Marko out who flinched when Innocence held out her hand. “I am sorry for hitting you but if you attack him again I will not be kicking the head on your shoulders…”

Marko paused before grinned, “Such words for such a pretty girl. I will believe that threat and agree not to touch him again or you. I apologize I first thought you were just some lost woman, I had no clue you were Belle’s friend nor that you were not single… I once again apologize.” Innocence shook his hand and Marko and Jezebelle went inside again. Red Hare looked at Damon and Innocence before snorting. Getting down Innocence was able to put Damon on his back before hopping on it as well. Damon grabbed her waist and rested his chin on her shoulder. Red Hare then took down the road back home at a nice calm pace for once.

Reaching home, Red Hare went down on the ground allowing Innocence to get off his back easily before helping Damon. Red Hare taking the hint went back to the stables. Innocence then helped Damon into the house. Damon wanted to tell her he needed to get back to work but she shushed him when he went to talk and just dragged him to his room. She then pulled back the blankets and forced him to lay down. Covering him up she sat on the edge of the bed. Curling her legs under her she rested her head on his chest. “I got to watch you for twenty-four hours so you do not go into a coma. I love you far to much for that to happen.”

Damon blushed before she sat up and kissed his nose. Before she could return to her resting position he captured her lips and she just grinned. Damian who had seen the two return saw Damon’s head and began to panic, “AH! What happened to daddy!?” Innocence just opened her arms as she sat on the edge of the bed and Damian ran into them. Picking him up she placed him at Damon’s other side and Damian curled up beside his father. Innocence then patted his head, “He just… Had a little accident.” Damon grinned, “Yes I tripped and fell.” Innocence rolling her eyes looked at her son to see if he believed it and from the calmed look on his face he looked like he believed it.

He then before trying to take a nap next to Damon looked at both his parents. “Mommy and daddy trip and fall a lot…” Innocence just giggled, “Oh honey I have been falling since I fell for your father.” Damian looked at his mother and then saw Damon’s cheesy grin paired with a blush. “Ah mommy made daddy blush!” Damon grabbed Damian and pushed his little face into his chest so he would not be teased. Innocence hit Damon’s shoulder playful and Damian who was released came up for a breath. He then laughed and poked Damon’s cheek before being tickled by Damon.

Innocence just watched amused. It was true… If she had some meat head, he would probably end up crushing Damian not tickling him. She really had no need for such a protection and like the time with her aunt… No matter if he remembered or not, he did have a hidden beast in him that came out when needed. After Damon stopped tickling Damian, she crawled so she was laying next to Damon and Damian laid on his chest. Damon wrapped an arm around both of them and started to fall asleep.

Rhys who had been resting on the sofa smirked, well at least the emotions were relaxed at this point. Among the fact his brother apparently had some use after all… Closing his eyes again he figured he still should try teaching his brother a thing or two… At least for back up, you could never be to safe. He knew Innocence knew at least something but his brother needed to toughen up. With that determination in mind he fell into a peaceful sleep at the lack of raging emotions and loud noises…

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A/N:: How is that for mushy? I told you had had drama but it makes up with fluff, mush, and amusing romance where the crazy insane randomness humor lacks. I think it is a decent trade but correct me if I am wrong. I find this story so cute… I wanted to wait to type this but it was eating at the corners of my brain so I typed it now. It is almost noon time and still no sleep… I am going to be dead later… Oh well at least I got tons of stories written lol. Alright this is a small little story about Jezebelle and her nicknames she gives everyone. Nothing really to worry about I think but just in case follow the no drinking rule. Alright besides that I do not really have any warnings. So without further ado READ!

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Jezebelle was bored to death. It was just after lunch and everyone she knew besides Sarah who was living the darkling night cycle HAD to live the darkling night cycle. Satisfaction was another human but she too was living in the night… She never really cared for the sun and enjoyed the night but training for things was easier for her and many other of the new dancers. She however was done training and was bored stiff. She then thought of something. Grabbing a quill, ink, and paper she wrote down Innocence = Kitten. She then thought for a moment. Her dear friend had a nickname but… She wanted to nickname her friends and family for they were to her, friends and family as well. Waiting a moment she began to write a list.

After a moment she looked at it and crossed some words out and changed them. Looking at the list she grabbed another piece of paper and re-wrote it so it looked neat. She then noticed that another name would fit better with someone else and she ended up reorganizing again. By dusk she had the list totally complete… Yes and she was proud. She had a nickname for everyone she knew and everyone her dearest friend knew… And the names fit perfectly… Looking at the list one last time she tossed the mistake ridden lists and nailed the perfect to her bedroom wall. The list read like this…

“
INNOCENCE - kitten = cause she is my curious friend
ENIGMA - dove (dovie) = cause she is the toy to kitten and is white haired
WALTER - stallion = cause he runs like a stallion at the site of woman
WHISPER - deer = cause she seems fragile like a deer
DAMIAN - cub = cause he is the son of my little kitten
MERCY - pup = cause he is the cousin like boy of kitten
SATISFACTION - bunny = cause she is fragile and cute like a bunny
JEZEBELLE - tinkerbelle = cause it was kitten’s idea
JALILAH - dya = cause she wants to be called mom
BRISHE - kid = cause he eats everything in the house
SARAH - angel = cause she simply is one
RHYS - wolf (wolfie) = cause it is obvious that kitten is right about him being a wolf
DAMON - dog (puppy) = cause he is wolfie’s little brother and therefore a little puppy.
ROBERT - lion = cause he has the heart of a lion
MARY - owlet = cause she is wise and beautiful like the owl
VIVI - snake = cause… she is a minge…
”

Happy with her list he went into her room to take a little nap so she could be ready for the trouble she knew the great members of Lee and Tiamorre would cause deep into tonight. Even as a day walker she would not want to miss the fun and laugher of the adventures of her dearest friends. Now she was armed with nicknames she could try. Letting her eyes close she allowed a small grin to form on her lips. Tonight was going to be fun no matter what happened, it always was fun…

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A cute little explanation and it makes a nice little relaxed mini story. Hope you liked it lol.